Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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BAT, n.3 A drove (of sheep) (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., Bwk. 1975). Rxb. 1914 Kelso Chron. (11 Dec.) 4/1:
Sheep . . . hurried away in a “bat” with a dog.Slk.1954:
If I had a big eneuch bat, I could buy this hotel wi them.
